any running water in the hills… perhaps seasonal only?

Bro has no clue he just paddled past "Train Hopper" V11

Did you hit sandbars in 2 feet of water on this river? Iowa's West Nishnabotna is brutal at only 2 feet.

Try the RaceFace Ride pedals bro. All plastic, no pis to mess with. Not quite as much grip but if you're not doing anything aggressive, they are fine.

Nice place, do you have the address I wanna go.

I can only imagine the chiggers and ticks on those greener paths!

Thank you for sharing!

Hi. Do you need to reserve a parking spot ahead of time if you only visit for a day?

I love doing hiking and landscape photography. What is the best location in the area for a hike and awesome photo opportunity?

When i was a kid my family camped at Hickory Ridge every summer w a group of many other friends. (late 70/ early 80's) and other campers Its changed SO much. Once had property owners lived on site w their little girl i played w all the time nice double wide huge weeping willow we could swing from, also a small store/camp check in, as well as swimming pool my dad and others helped build. Every year that was my summer. Many Trails i see are no longer there nor the campsites used to have maybe 40 or so. Before Hickory Ridge we went to Roberts Creek :) I grew up outside fun times still outside now. Cannot stand being indoors all day no way!

Hey, seen some of your vids and the one of you caving, if you want to get into some wild caves not to far from you in indiana let me know.

Cool. I'm kayaking the last 3rd of the river this friday.

I know it's been a while since you put out this vid so I'm wondering, do you still have this bike? The question I have about concerns the brakes. I'm thinking your bike comes stock with mechanical disc brakes rather than hydros. Did you keep the brakes as they were or did you upgrade? If you kept the mechanicals, how were they, did they work well enough? Thanks. I hope all is well.

Praise be Jesus.

There is God Almighty. He shows Himself to us if we wish to see. This video and your response to His creation are a tribute to Christ our Lord.

This is one of my favorite rivers. We go every year, usually twice. I've never been to that falls. I will hit it this year. Thanks!

Loved your video!!!

NE Iowa is something else, a beautiful section of un-glaciated geography. The Yellow River is also very pretty, but not quite as spectacular as what you just saw. Try the Buffalo River in northern Arkansas, which is similar, but even larger. Missouri has some great water for tall bluffs, the Current River comes to mind, as well as a tributary of the Current River, which I'll not name (ya gotta work for that jewel). Of course, the Mighty Mississippi and the Muddy Missouri have lots f bluffs, even as high as the Buffalo River. Thank you for posting this very nice video, IHPB! One more recommendation for a river having a LOT of springs: Missouri's Eleven Point.

Wow ! Very nice. Thank-you !

Just came across your videos! You barely scratched the surface...there is so much more than the canyon! We lived in Galena about 10 years ago and I used to get away to Mines of Spain multiple times a week if I could! I did A LOT of grieving and soul searching there so this place holds a special place in my heart! ❤

Love seeing Iowa !! I now live in Phoenix Az!!!❤

I notice you haven't posted any videos in a few years. Hope all is well !

I’ve rented kayaks at Big Creek before but I own one now. Do you know if the kayak launch at the marina is open to the public or is it just for the rentals?

I came here about 4 or 6 years ago when I was 5 or 3 when I was walking up some rocky stairs and they were a little wet then I did the splits

This was a good kayak paddle on the mississippi river man. You had nice weather & all. I really like your sandals you was wearing do you know what kind of sandals they are? I would like to get me a pair for kayaking too. I have to kayak barefooted 👣 because I have big very very Extremely wide feet 🦶 with very chubby fat wide toes that are Evenly straight across making my foot very very Extremely wide at 6 1/2 inches wide from my big toe to my lil toe. My foot outgrow shoes , socks , & boots when I was 18 years old & Flip flops 🩴 is the only footwear that will barely and I mean barely fit on my feet 🦶 because my toes are wider than the flip flops 🩴 straps. I like your sandals because my toes would be able to be wide open & the strap would sit behind my toes. I am looking for a sandals to wear for kayaking & those look very nice. I would appreciate help & information sir. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family.

Uff! Way too many trees there, need to stop all that woody encroachment from taking over the native prairie.

How is this lake now? I’m looking for a good place for my channel.

Thank you for making this video!!!

Great Video! I just came back to this after watching it about a year ago. It really puts a smile on my face to see Mr. L exploring his favorite Loess Hills trails at Hitchcock Nature Center.

The silting up of the lake created by the dam in the park is an example of poor watershed control and this dam should be considered for removal and/or redesign. I grew up in this area of Iowa.

Wow. Never knew this existed. Thank you for sharing!

Nice 👍 Pleasant 🎶

Home!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

is it drinkable?

Man oh man, I wish there was a proper trail between Martensdale and Osceola, which would finally connect Des Moines to an Amtrak city by bike.

Winter hiking is the best

I know you posted a year ago. Some quick questions. Are you still happy with the Salsa bike? Changes? Why the Journeyman over the Fargo? Also, if you are doing the Ragbrai, any ideas on the alternate (parallel) routes? They are predicting a huge turnout. Enjoy your videos!

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Great video! Thanks for sharing it!

Looks like fun-winter camping. I had cousins in nearby Red Oak and we'd visit them in the winter and they don't always have a lot of snow. The hiking in the snow looks fun. The cabins were rather nice and cozy. Thanks for sharing this.

great video! just got a camp site right on the yellow river! it looked like you went right by it

I’m in the UK but this looks amazing.

How have I not found this video yet. Awesome documentation of the park! I've been to all 54 of Iowa's state parks and this is my favorite one, so I love to see it being appreciated. Not sure when I'll make it back there. I don't plan on being in Iowa for much more of my life (I'm working on moving to Sioux Falls).

Which month of the year did you go?

Good video. This is where I grew up! I ride on Loess Hills Trl. They have added some blacktop shoulders now.

Waubonsie

You look like my teacher.😮

Love the bike, put down for a 2023 next month.. Aloha from Montana

My first RAGBRAI was 1990. No social media, or cell phones. Stood in line to pee, poop, eat, shower, phone home, purchase, ride. Last 3 days were rain. Met no corn bears in corn fields. Something about kaibows? Left @ 0500, ate an hour later, finished by 1 p.m., took lovely nap after tent set up & shower . And booked with the Chicago charter, they shuttled. I found my RAGBRAI shirt other day, when I’ll do it again , I’ll wear it, say hello.

Grew up about 40 miles from there and walked all the trails there when I was in Boy Scouts. Beautiful place in a quiet part of the world. Only one other place like it in the world and that's in China.